MacKenzie Country Hotel is located in Twizel, in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook and MacKenzie Country Region. It offers modern rooms with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. MacKenzie Country Hotel offers contemporary rooms that feature private bathrooms and satellite TV. All rooms have a private balcony from where you can soak in the view of the surrounding Southern Alps. It is possible to hire bikes on site to explore the vast countryside of the MacKenzie Country Region with its impressive mountains and lakes. Guests can enjoy authentic New Zealand cuisine in MacKenzie Country Hotel’s fully licensed restaurant, or lounge around by the large stone fireplace in the cocktail bar. It is only a 30-minute drive to Mount Cook Aoraki National Park and a 2-hour drive from Queenstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
or
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Twizel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Suvina
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The property is very well maintained even though is not new. The front desk is very helpfull. Good location.
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very large room which was great. Outlook onto lawn area as a bonus with a further view to mountains beyond. Bathroom dated but clean and tidy. Comfortable room for our overnight stay.
  • Vanassa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very friendly staff. Loved the log fire in the bar and the smorgasbord dinner was.yummy.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ

Amenities of Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Twizel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family

    • The prices at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Bicycle rental

    • Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.